CAEBOLIC ACID. 615 



It combines with camphor in the proportion of 1 to 2^. 



It is used internally in cases of anthrax and flatulent colic in 

 \ oz. doses. 



Externally it is used pure as a caustic ; as an application to 

 wounds (1 to from 20 to 40 of- water, or 1 to 20 of glycerine) ; or 

 in combination with camphor. 



Phenicated Camphor. 



Carbolic acid ... ... ... ... 1 part. 



Camphor... ... ... ... ... 2^ parts. 



On page 69 is given the composition of an antiseptic solution 

 with carbolic acid as its base, and which I have found very useful 

 in India, South Africa, and other hot countries. 



Carbolic Ointment 



is made with carbolic acid, 1 ; soft paraffin, 12 ; hard paraflBn, 6 

 parts. In hot climates the proportion of hard paraffin might be 

 increased. 



As a DISINFECTANT, crude carbolic acid is used with 20 

 times its bulk of water. To make a useful and convenient disin- 

 fectant, sawdust should be soaked in as much of a solution of 

 equal quantities of the crude acid and water as it will take up, 

 and then set aside for use. A handful of this carbolized sawdust, 

 sprinkled here and there in a stable will tend to keep it free from 

 foul emanatdons. 



Carron Oil. 



Lime water) . , , 



Linseed oil I equal parts. 



It has long been used for scalds and -burns, and has the ad- 

 vantage of being readily obtainable. For the purpose in question, 

 better applications are given on page 109. 



Catechu 



is useful for checking diarrhoea. It possesses a very astringent 

 taste. Good samples are sweet, and free from bitterness and 

 grittiness. 



DOSE, 2 drachms. 



The action of the Indian variety is weaker than that which is 

 used in English practice. 



